Riding a bike, driving a motorcycle, or walking on the road puts you at greater risk of injury if you are hit by another driver. Considering the number of car accidents that occur every day, driving can be called one of the most dangerous … [Read more...] about Bicyclists are 17 times more at risk of losing their life in a traffic accident!
Pedestrian Accidents
Wheelchair Users Account for 40% of Pedestrian Accident Fatalities
A new study shows that wheelchair-bound pedestrians who get involved in a car accident are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. Pedestrian accidents are always serious; most of them result in serious injuries to the … [Read more...] about Wheelchair Users Account for 40% of Pedestrian Accident Fatalities
Parking Lot Accident Fault?
According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), around 20 percent of all motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. happen in commercial parking lots. Backing out of a diagonal parking space can be a challenge, even for skilled drivers. It … [Read more...] about Parking Lot Accident Fault?
How Many Pedestrians are Killed and Injured Each Year?
Every year, around 4,000 pedestrians are killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, and another 70,000 are injured. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines a pedestrian victim as anyone on foot, running, … [Read more...] about How Many Pedestrians are Killed and Injured Each Year?
Runners – 8 Safety Tips That May Save Your Life
Car accidents involving runners can happen in an instant, before either the driver or the runner is aware of impending danger. Runners and pedestrians have suffered serious and even fatal injuries in road accidents. Many of these accidents occur … [Read more...] about Runners – 8 Safety Tips That May Save Your Life
Failure to Yield Right of Way to Pedestrians
A large number of pedestrian accidents occur in crosswalks and are often the fault of the driver of the car. Car-pedestrian accidents are a common occurrence across the United States. Unfortunately, many of these accidents occur due to the fault of … [Read more...] about Failure to Yield Right of Way to Pedestrians
